Barrhead News

He has taught golf and physical education and been vice-principal of Fort Assiniboine School. But Norm Miller knows full well that he remains a student of golf, a sport that can confound even the best.

Gayle Schneider strives to exercise her mind. She enjoys suduko and crossword puzzles, scrabble and solitaire. These keep the mind active, and a busy mind is a healthy one she says. She also loves card games.

The independent Barrhead business operating The Source dealership has been told its contract will expire shortly. The store at 5018 50th Street will no longer be able to sell The Source products from Sept. 9, the dealership termination date.

Blue Heron executive director Ralph Helder last week signalled an end to the funding controversy and promised people with disabilities: “We will not abandon you.

A visitor knocked on Barrhead’s door last Wednesday – and was greeted as a close friend and honoured guest. It was the first time Japan’s Consul General had visited the town, so every effort was made to make him feel welcome.

In March, many students excelled at the Barrhead Rotary Music Festival, impressing judges with their talent, technique, attention to detail and poise before an audience.

Neerlandians today are coming to terms with Saturday’s inferno that reduced their Co-op Home and Farm Centre and warehouse to a smouldering pile of rubble.

Bus tours are being planned as a way of showcasing Barrhead during the July 25-28 Alberta 55-plus Summer Games. The route has not been worked out yet, but will take in community landmarks like the Agrena.

Concerned and frustrated Barrhead citizens were glad to receive an informative visit from Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities Frank Oberle last week.

Raised on a farm, Rianne Bouma has learned to be safety-minded, can fix machinery and do an oil change. At school, she has studied woodwork, welding and auto service technology. At her 4-H club, she has acquired public speaking skills.